8 citations
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Mild thyroid issues don't affect the metabolism and hormones of women with PCOS.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
31 citations
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
July 2026 in “Gazi Medical Journal” Obesity worsens metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
118 citations
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May 2003 in “Toxicological Sciences” Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.
21 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
16 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
136 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” High-dose radioactive iodine therapy does not harm fertility in thyroidectomy patients.
23 citations
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Colchicine can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell activity and protein expression in hair follicles.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “The Aging Male” Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.
45 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
27 citations
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April 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.
May 2026 in “Global Translational Medicine” Clove leaf extract lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol while also increasing body weight.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” Mesenchymal stem cells from laser-assisted liposuction are as effective and safe as those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Ginekologia Polska” A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
17 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” Laparoscopic ovarian drilling improves menstrual cycles, hormone levels, and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS.
343 citations
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The PON1 192R gene variant is linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and heart disease in Western Mexico.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development” Androgenic alopecia significantly affects adults' quality of life, especially in men and employed individuals.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Early hair loss in young males may not be clearly linked to insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain interactions help prepare the androgen receptor for pairing and activation, which is important for its role in development and disease.
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development” 207 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.